Equipping Thoughts
Pastor Rod Shimabukuro’s Weblog
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Scripture
“To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father – to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen” (Revelation 1:5b-6).
Observation
John addresses 7 churches in the Asia region with an exhortation [...]

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A man came up to me and began to remind me as a teacher and speaker, to not lose sight of addressing the single people in our church. He said we emphasize marriage and marriage relationships – probably because all of our pastors are married. I was taken back. I have been [...]

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Remember Mrs. Anonymous – the lonely married woman? Her prayers are being heard and answered!!
Thanks Mrs. Anonymous…for following up with your great report. God is real, alive, cares and loves us, and ANSWERS PRAYER!! Watch out husbands. God is listening to the prayers of lonely, hurting wives. They are His [...]

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I have so much going on in my heart having been through the Willow Leadership Conference. The speakers were slam dunkin’ inspiring! I personally received from some more than others, but there was several themes God placed in my heart that I hope to not forget but rather live out.
BRING IT! This [...]

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I took one (of my many) challenges from my “Challenges” page to write some thoughts that came to me. Below is what I wrote last week…
The eyes of insecurity – Have you ever been in contact with a leader type, who talked the talk, seemed to be walking the talk – but when in [...]

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Here’s the second half of “Mrs. Anonymous’” email to me. This list prompted, provoked and promoted my heart to step it up as a husband. Mrs. Anonymous helped me to evaluate my role, call and practical ways to keep my Beckie as the apple of my heart!
I’m praying for all the Mrs. Anonymous’ [...]